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Auckland Star, Volume XXIV, Issue 140, 15 June 1893, Page 4

Well under her contract time, the smarj. mail steamer Monowai arrived at 7 o'clock yesterday evening, from San Francisco, with the English and American mails, and a number of passengers. Owing to the health officer failing to put in an appear" ance to grant pratique, Captain Carey was compelled to drop his anchor in the stream, and an unnecessary and aggravating delay of two hours was thereby occasioned before the vessel could be berthed at the Queen-street Wharf,- where everything was in readiness for her reception. As Che examination of thesbip'spassengersandcrewis merely a customary formality, it would be as well in future, and especially in the case of the mail steamers, to permit vessels to berth alongside when there is likely to be any delay through the absence of the health officer. The present regulation was only enforced with regard to the San Francisco mail boats since the European cholera scare of six months ago, and as all signs of the epidemic have passed away now it might easily be removed again. The Monowai on this occasion brought mails of the following dates -.—London, May, 13; New York, May 20; San Francisco, May 25; Hoaolulu, June'l; and Apia, June 8. The passage down from the Doldon Gate was not altogether uneventful, for on the day subsequent to leaving 'Frisco, the second engineer, Mr David Ritchie, was found dead in his cabin. An overdose of opium is supposed to have been the cause of death and the body of the unfortunate fellow was consigned to the deep. With the exception of this sad fatality the trip was a very enjoyable one and the usual entertainments and sports were freely indulged in to pass away tho time. The weather experienced was also good till within two clays steam of tho iNew Zealand coast, when the remants of tho recent southerly gale were encountered. The Monowai resumed her royage for Sydney early this morning. Shack Kee is a young wanderer from the " Empire of the Sun," who at Waipawa, in Hawke's Bay, "made love to a maid of high degree and left her all forlorn." This object of Celestial choice—Miss Florence Smith—in due course presenled Shack Kee with a pocket edition of himself, for which he most ungenerously refused to pay. Florence besought marriage; Shack Kee preferred the charms of single life. She therefore appealed to the Court for the support of little Shack Kee, for which she received an order. Shack Keo the elder paid for a time the weekly amounts, but growing tired, came on to Auckland, Hero he was arrested, and waß charged at tho Police Court this morning with failing to comply with the order. Dr. Laishley appeared on his behalf, and stated that his client was now prepared to marry the girl, and asked for a remand of eight days to allow of the necessary overtures being made. This was granted. • Ata meeting of graduates of the Auck" land Univorsity College held last night the following resolution was carried unanimously :—" That this meeting of Auckland graduates of the University of New Zealand beg respectfully to express their opinion that tho severance of Professor Aldls's connection with the.Auckland University College will baa serious loss in prestige, and otherwise, not only to the Auckland College, but to the University as a whole, and that they respectfully request the Council to reconsider their decision dispensing with tho Professor's services." The trustees of the Foresters' Hall, Kavangahape Road, have, during the past fortnight, had men employed in thoroughly renovating the floor. The boards have all been planed, and two coats of beeswax rubbed in, which makes a surface like glass. Every lover of dancing will be pleased to hear this, and, no doubt, the increased revenue derived from the hall will soon repay tho proprietors for their outlay. A very pleasant farewell was tendered to Mr P. Nolan by the Auckland Catholic Literary Society last night. Mr E. Mahony presided, and there was a very large attendance of members and friends. The Hon. J. A. Tole proposed the health of Mr Nolan, Father Hackett, Messrs Mahony, D. Flynn, W. Hackett, and tho Hon. W. Jennings speaking in support of the compliment. A handsome Yolutne, with a neatly ongrossed inscription, was also presented on' behalf of the Socfoty by Father Hackett. Mr Nolan replied thanking all for tho good wishes expressed on his behalf. A programme of musical selections and recitations was given by Misses Lorrigan and Quinn, Mosdames Hitchcock and Tutechka, and Misses Hickson and Quinu. Mr Nolan left for Wellington to-day. Quite a large number of cattle-owners in Devonport and Northcote were charged at the Police Court this morning, before Messrs Rich and McLachlan, justices, with allowing their animals to wander on the high roads. Geo. Harris and Michaol Briggs were each fined Is and costs, whilst the others were dismissed with a caution. In his weekly lecture on biology at the University College, Professor Thomas last evening gavo an interesting account of a recent examination of a Bank of New Zealand one-pound note. Through the lantern he first showed a photograph of the note, remarking it was chiefly characterised by its soiled condition. Next he threw on the sheet a view of numerous bacteria obtained from it. There were some 10 or 12 different varieties of these, among them figuring very plainly the yeasb plant, suggestive of the idea that at least one of the sometime possessors of the note had been a frequenter of the public-house, or, at least, a lover of beer, or to bo more charitable, perhaps only a baker. Thon there was present the bacterium responsible for decayed teeth. Evidently some people count their notes by help of the mouth. Altogether, the exhibit was a most interesting one, and demonstrated very clearly how readily paper money may become a means of propagating disease. It would also suggest the idea that our bankers might with advantage more frequently withdraw the old notes from circulation. A numerously-attended meeting of the Onehunga Literary and Debating Union was held on Tuesday evening to hear a lecture on the ''Works of the Ancient Egyptians," delivered by Mr C. A. Bruford, who was accorded hearty thanks for his valuable efforts. Messrs ifreckon, McAlpine, Pegler, Robb, Stewart, Tiplady, Whyte, Wynyard and Mrs Yates were elected delegates to the Auckland Parliamentary Union. All Night Pharmacy, corner Victoria and Hobson-ate.—Cooper, late Hudson.—(Adv.)

Mr T. Thompson, M.H.R.," announces his intention of addressing the city electors on Saturday evening, in the City Hall. Owing to unavoidable circumstances, wo understand that Mr Thompson has been unable to fix an earlier date for this meating, but rather than leave for Wellington without addressing his constituents he has decided to do so as above stated on Saturday, aa the only evening available for tha purpose. No doubt his many supporters will attend, as well as those taking an interest in the representation of tho city electorate. In the House of Commons to-day, Mr Arnold Morley, Postmastet-General, re« plying to Mr J. Henniker Heaton, said ib wtisi impossible to state the expense of ;t penny postage to the colonies. The Auckland Union Parliament, out of compliment to Sir George Grey, has posb- ' poned their regular fortnightly meeting, which was to be hold to-morrow evening, until nexb Tuesday night, 19th inst. Sir ' George Grey is patron of the A.U.P. The Drawing Room Entertainment Cora, pany gave one of their interesting concerts in the Public Hall, Onehunga, laab night to a large audience. The limelight illustrations, which were in the hands of Mr Charles Cooper, were excellent, and tha different pictures used to illustrate tbo songs, especially in the songs "King's Own" (Mr Beaton), "Jessie's Droam" (Mrs Simpson), "Death of Nelson" (Mr Simpson), wero much appreciated. Mr Benton roceived quite an ovation for his performance on the fairy belle. Three part songs by the quartette party found very greab favour. The Company intend to give another performance next Wednesday. The same programme will be given at Foresters 'Hall, Newton, next Saturday evening. The Central Quadrille Assembly held their fortnightly dance in St. George's Hall, last nighb. There were about 45 couples present. Music was supplied by the string band in connection with the Assembly, under Mr P. Henry. Mr Field-Wolrige delivered a lecture laafl night in the Public Hall, Otahuhu, the subject being "The Historical Buildings o£ London." There were a number of fina limelight illustrations of famous characters, \ buildings, etc., and the lecture throughout! was masterly and pleasing to a degree. .Lovers of music are promised an exceptional treat at the sacred concert) in tho Congregational Church, Beresford-streeb, on Friday evening. A very choice programme has been arranged on which we notice the names of several of our most popular soloists. A full programme appears in our columns this ovening. Many ladies admire gray hair—on somQ O thor person—but few care to try its effects on their own charms. They need not, since Ayer's Hair Vigor restores gray hair to its original colour. Sold by druggißta and perfumers. —(Ad vt.) As an anodyne expectorant, Ayer's Cherry Pectoral is prompt in its action. It check 9 the advance of disease, allays all tendency to inllumation and consumption,and speedily restores health to the afflicted,—(Advt,) . Notwithstanding the great competition s amongst Teadealers, the public should insist upon having Arthur Nathan's Reiiablß blends; they are the best.—(Advt.). 8*